I’ve lost interest in trying to fit into an institutional church.

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How we need Spirit-directed Christi-followers and Spirit-led gatherings! When the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost, He empowered Christ-seekers to live Spirit-directed lives and to participate in Spirit-led assemblies. Now the members of the body of Christ don’t have to stay stuck in our own thoughts, feelings, desires, opinions, traditions, and institutions. Now we are free to follow and obey the risen Jesus as He lives in and through us and seeks to direct us by His Spirit so that He can establish His Lordship, His mindset, His intentions, and His kingdom-government in our heart, mind, and daily life.

There’s no church as usual in the New Testament. When Christians gathered, they followed God’s Spirit, not a program! Enough church as usual! It’s time to make room for the risen Jesus to take control. (Religious institutions seem to have the tendency to push the living Jesus out and to rely on programs and organization instead.)

The idea that church attendance causes people to grow spiritually seems like a deception. Just look at the millions of immature believers who attend church regularly yet are still tossed about and held captive to the sin and influence of this world. Could spectator church be the millstone that’s hung around Christians’ necks and casts them into the sea of superficial religion?

However, wherever you are you’re not alone! Jesus is present and speaking to you. Listen to His still small voice in your conscience. Read the New Testament with an open heart (not a critical mind) and you will soon become aware of Christ’s presence with you and love for you.

I love experiencing the Spirit-led community of fellow Christ-seekers. I look for it everywhere I go.

If you want to have
A beautiful day
Let Jesus lead you
In His way.

Faith’s not something
To mentalize,
Systematize,
Or analyze.
Open up your heart.
Take off your disguise.
Let Jesus arise
Inside of you.
Look into His eyes
Until you realize
His presence is
Life’s greatest prize.

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